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technology2 years ago

"Police and News Sites Misinforming About iOS 17's NameDrop Feature"

Some news organizations and police departments have been spreading misinformation about Apple's new NameDrop feature in iOS 17.1, suggesting that contact information can be shared just by bringing two iPhones close together. However, NameDrop requires explicit user permission and a user-initiated process to share contact information or images. Multiple police departments and local news stories have shared misleading information, leading to confusion among users. Apple may consider turning off NameDrop by default in a future update, but users can currently disable it in the Settings app.

via MacRumors|
#apple#ios-17#misinformation
technology2 years ago

"Police Departments Issue Warnings on Apple's iOS 17 Update, Caution Parents"

Several police departments in Massachusetts are warning parents about a new feature called NameDrop in Apple's recent iOS 17 software update, which allows the sharing of contact information by bringing phones close together. Tech experts warn that this feature can be particularly dangerous for children, as it could expose their personal information to strangers and potentially lead to stalking or other cybersecurity risks. Police advise parents to turn off this default setting on their children's Apple devices to ensure their safety.

via CBS Boston|
#apple#child-safety#ios-17
education2 years ago

Controversy Surrounds Removal of School Resource Officers in Minnesota

Several police departments in Minnesota are withdrawing their School Resource Officers (SROs) from schools due to a state law that restricts the use of force by staff members to control unruly students. Concerns have been raised that the law will prevent officers from intervening in dangerous situations, potentially compromising student and staff safety. The Blaine City Council unanimously voted to suspend SRO partnerships with three school districts, while the Plymouth Police Department will remove SROs from public schools but continue working with two districts in a different capacity. Other police departments, including Alexandria and Faribault, will no longer have SROs but will maintain a law enforcement presence in schools. The law prohibits certain restraints and holds that restrict a student's ability to breathe or communicate distress. Republican lawmakers have requested a special session to address the issue.

via KSTP|
#education#minnesota#police-departments
crime2 years ago

"2023 Survey: Homicides Drop, Car Thefts Soar in U.S. Cities"

A report by the Council on Criminal Justice reveals that homicides in 30 U.S. cities have dropped by over 9% in the first half of 2023 compared to the previous year, but remain 24% higher than in the same period in 2019. The decline in violent crime offers hope that the increases seen during the pandemic were not the start of a new era of rising crime. However, the data is limited to the cities included in the study, and the reasons for the decline in crime are still unclear. Many experts believe that the disruptions caused by the pandemic, such as social isolation and job loss, likely contributed to the increase in crime. Additionally, some experts suggest that the social unrest following the murder of George Floyd led to a pullback in enforcement by police and a decrease in cooperation from citizens. Despite smaller police departments due to retirements and recruitment challenges, cities like Los Angeles and Philadelphia have seen significant declines in homicides. However, the goal is to return to pre-pandemic crime levels, and concerns remain about the persistence of gun violence and the availability of firearms.

via The New York Times|
#crime#crime-rates#gun-violence